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Senior Accountant (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Contract (3–6 Months) with Potential for Contract-to-Hire

Industry: SaaS / Technology

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing SaaS organization. This is a 3–6 month contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on business needs and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and SaaS-specific accounting practices, including deferred revenue, capitalized commissions, and bad debt reserve accounting. This role reports directly to the Controller.

  • Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Perform balance sheet and income statement variance (flux) analyses and provide explanations for key changes.
  • Manage CECL bad debt reserve calculations and bad debt write-off processes. Oversee capitalized commission accounting, including amortization and customer termination write-offs.
  • Complete weekly cash reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
  • Assist with sales tax compliance, registrations, and exemption documentation.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and requested documentation
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains. Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles. 
  • Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP. 
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

  • Public accounting experience.
  • SaaS or technology industry accounting experience.
  • Experience with Avalara sales tax software. 
  • Knowledge of deferred revenue, capitalized commissions, and CECL reserve accounting. 
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or Gemini for process improvement initiatives. 

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic SaaS organization.
  • High-impact role with visibility to accounting leadership.
  • Potential for contract-to-hire conversion.
  • Collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Company DescriptionOur client is a NETA Certified Industry leading Electrical Testing and Field Service provider for the Data Center, Utilities and Power industries.